Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
50:33
Published: Thu Sep 20 2018
Description
A young woman at a bar is slapped on the butt. So why’s she the one in jail?
Chapters
The elevator in a courthouse is a unique space where individuals from different backgrounds and social statuses are forced into close proximity.
00:00 - 02:55 (02:55)
Summary
The elevator in a courthouse is a unique space where individuals from different backgrounds and social statuses are forced into close proximity. This creates a power dynamic that reflects the larger social dynamics at play.
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The criminal justice system works in mysterious ways.
02:57 - 07:46 (04:49)
Summary
The criminal justice system works in mysterious ways. In order to understand how it truly functions, researchers spent a year observing criminal cases of all severity levels in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Anna tells the story of an altercation at a bar, where she was hit by a man who had slapped her on the butt, and then physically assaulted by the man's friend and her friends.
07:46 - 11:41 (03:54)
Summary
Anna tells the story of an altercation at a bar, where she was hit by a man who had slapped her on the butt, and then physically assaulted by the man's friend and her friends.
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Discussing the daily life of a public defender, Russ explains the difference in treatment between his paying and non-paying clients is how much hand-holding they require, with the latter being given much less attention.
11:41 - 16:27 (04:46)
Summary
Discussing the daily life of a public defender, Russ explains the difference in treatment between his paying and non-paying clients is how much hand-holding they require, with the latter being given much less attention.
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A defense lawyer attends pre-trials for multiple cases, including one where the prosecutor insulted his request, leading to possible negative consequences on their professional relationship.
16:27 - 20:01 (03:33)
Summary
A defense lawyer attends pre-trials for multiple cases, including one where the prosecutor insulted his request, leading to possible negative consequences on their professional relationship.
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A prosecutor shares her experience dealing with pressure from both the defense attorney and an older male prosecutor.
20:01 - 23:05 (03:04)
Summary
A prosecutor shares her experience dealing with pressure from both the defense attorney and an older male prosecutor. She also questions the intention behind a punch thrown in a trial.
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A brawl at the OK Chinese Restaurant leads to many versions of what happened involving different groups of people leading to a back-and-forth discussion between producers from This American Life regarding journalistic reporting.
23:05 - 26:35 (03:29)
Summary
A brawl at the OK Chinese Restaurant leads to many versions of what happened involving different groups of people leading to a back-and-forth discussion between producers from This American Life regarding journalistic reporting.
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The speaker questions why Sergeant Gill said he wasn't going to press charges against Anna despite her being detained by the police.
26:35 - 29:09 (02:33)
Summary
The speaker questions why Sergeant Gill said he wasn't going to press charges against Anna despite her being detained by the police.
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This transcript discusses how the criminal justice system may disproportionately target individuals with prior convictions, citing a case where a woman was charged with theft misdemeanors despite having former charges reduced from felonies and despite potentially being unfairly targeted due to her past record.
29:09 - 31:48 (02:39)
Summary
This transcript discusses how the criminal justice system may disproportionately target individuals with prior convictions, citing a case where a woman was charged with theft misdemeanors despite having former charges reduced from felonies and despite potentially being unfairly targeted due to her past record.
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The host talks about the risk of going to trial and not taking a plea deal.
31:48 - 37:26 (05:38)
Summary
The host talks about the risk of going to trial and not taking a plea deal. If you plead guilty to a charge just to make the case go away, you will still be treated as if you are guilty of the higher crime of assaulting a police officer.
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Jonathan and Anna are in court for her trial, and Russ notices Jonathan being cautious in the midst of the trial.
37:26 - 40:25 (02:58)
Summary
Jonathan and Anna are in court for her trial, and Russ notices Jonathan being cautious in the midst of the trial. Jennifer hands off the case to Jonathan.
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Jennifer discusses a case of small crime and argues that the punishment was actually worse than expected.
40:25 - 43:58 (03:32)
Summary
Jennifer discusses a case of small crime and argues that the punishment was actually worse than expected. However, the prosecutor had a good rapport with the defendant, which made Jennifer content with the final offer of disorderly conduct instead of misdemeanor assault.
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The article raises questions about potential judicial bias in a disorderly conduct case due to the defendant's relationship with a recently retired county judge and the presiding judge's interactions with a felony judge regarding another case.
43:58 - 48:46 (04:47)
Summary
The article raises questions about potential judicial bias in a disorderly conduct case due to the defendant's relationship with a recently retired county judge and the presiding judge's interactions with a felony judge regarding another case.
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The speaker expresses gratitude to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, the county prosecutor's office, and the Cuyahoga County Public Defender's office.
48:46 - 50:28 (01:42)
Summary
The speaker expresses gratitude to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, the county prosecutor's office, and the Cuyahoga County Public Defender's office. Additionally, the speaker acknowledges the musicians who created the theme song and provided additional music.